Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks taking place? Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks will take place on Sunday 26th December, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks taking place? Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks will take place at Kingston Park in Newcastle upon Tyne
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks? Ticket information for Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks can be found on each side’s official website
What TV channel is Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks on in the UK? Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks in the UK? Newcastle Falcons vs Sale Sharks cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
Newcastle Falcons: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Tom Penny, 13 George Wacokecoke, 12 Pete Lucock, 11 Adam Radwan, 10 Brett Connon, 9 Sam Stuart, 8 Callum Chick (c), 7 Connor Collett, 6 Philip van der Walt, 5 Sean Robinson, 4 Greg Peterson, 3 Trevor Davison, 2 George McGuigan, 1 Adam Brocklebank
Replacements: 16 Robbie Smith, 17 Kyle Cooper, 18 Mark Tampin, 19 Gary Graham, 20 Mark Wilson, 21 Cameron Nordli-Kelemeti, 22 Joel Hodgson, 23 Will Haydon-Wood
Sale Sharks: 15 Simon Hammersley, 14 Tom Roebuck, 13 Robert du Preez, 12 Rohan Janse van Rensburg, 11 Marland Yarde, 10 AJ MacGinty, 9 Raffi Quirke, 8 Daniel du Preez, 7 Sam Dugdale, 6 Jono Ross (c), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Jean-Luc du Preez, 3 Nick Schonert, 2 Ewan Ashman, 1 Bevan Rodd
Replacements: 16 Curtis Langdon, 17 Ross Harrison, 18 Joe Jones, 19 Matt Postlethwaite, 20 Cameron Neild, 21 Gus Warr, 22 Sam James, 23 Luke James
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle Falcons beat Worcester Warriors 31-26 in their Challenge Cup fixture two weeks ago to maintain a now five-match unbeaten record at Kingston Park. Travelling Sale Sharks won their previous away game 13-21 at Ospreys in the Champions Cup two weeks ago and both sides should be in indecent shape here after Sale’s second European fixture with Clermont was postponed. This looks a very tight call and plenty will be riding on what amount of fans are present on Boxing Day. Sale have been hit and miss all season long with some significant absences and backing Newcastle’s strong home record with a +2 head-start might be the shrewd move.
